Care And Cleaning; Wash Containers; Reagent Containers; Specimen Slide Holders - Leica Autostainer XL Instructions For Use Manual

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Care and Cleaning

6. Care and Cleaning
Clean the interior stainless steel surfaces with a detergent and then rinse them with water. Clean the
transport arm surfaces by wiping them with a damp cloth.
Warning
The transport arm contains sensitive electronic components, therefore do not use any liquid in this
area. Wipe clean only.
The drainage system may be flushed with 5 % sodium hypochlorite to inhibit bacterial growth. However,
metal parts must not be in contact with this solution for prolonged periods (such as overnight). Flush
well with water afterwards. Painted exterior surfaces can be cleaned with a mild detergent and then
wiped with a damp cloth.
Note
Do not use solvent on the outer surfaces, particularly the control panel and the cover!
Carefully wipe the control panel with a damp cloth.
6.1

Wash containers

Remove the wash containers and clean them with detergent. Reagent and rinsing water vessels can be
cleaned in a dishwasher, at a maximum temperature of 65 °C, using a standard, commercially available
detergent for lab dishwashers. The handles can remain attached to the various vessels during this
process.
6.2

Reagent containers

Caution
Reagent containers not cleaned or cleaned insufficiently
Damage or loss of tissue
• Clean reagent containers regularly according the instruction.
Clean with warm water and detergent.
6.3

Specimen slide holders

Clean with household or laboratory detergent as needed.
6.4

Oven

Regularly check the wax tray on the oven floor and clean it if you find excessive wax residue.
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